Cycling Without Age - Perth - volunteer Trishaw pilots/cyclists

Cycling Without Age Australia

The interaction of passengers, pilots and the community promotes inclusivity, reduces social isolation and makes everyone feel valued. Nothing beats the smiles (passengers & volunteers) coming back from a ride with the wind in their hair, rosy cheeks and full of shared stories.

Pilots (cyclists) ride (maximum 10km/hr) trishaw e-bikes on pre-approved routes on shared paths (no roads) around Perth and surrounding suburbs. You need to be able to ride a bike and be comfortable communicating with the elderly and people with disability.
Assistants (non-riders) meet & greet our passengers, complete passenger screeners, sanitise the trishaws between rides and demonstrate to our passengers how to safely board the trishaw.

The joy that comes from volunteering with Cycling Without Age (CWA) is seeing the smiles on the faces of our passengers and hearing them share their stories. Seeing our passengers enjoy the feel the wind in their hair, from the comfort of our conversational couch on wheels at scenic locations around Perth brings a smile to all our faces: volunteers, passengers and carers.

We need more volunteers to cover the rides now in the suburbs north of Perth, so if you live north of the river please consider joining us.

To find out more visit cyclingwithoutage.org.au or FaceBook CyclingWithoutAge-Perth

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Claremont WA, Fremantle WA, Mount Lawley WA, Stirling WA, Wembley WA, Mindarie WA, Woodbridge WA, Yokine WA
Regular - more than 6 months
Community Services

Type of work

Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care, Sport & Physical Activity

Suitable for

Centrelink Volunteers, Groups of 10 or more, Skilled Volunteers, Work Experience

Training

Introduction to Volunteering Training Session 18th March 2022 - learn about the trishaw/e-bikes and how they work; have a ride as a passenger and also as a Pilot. After the introductory session, we will arrange for you to get as much practice riding the trishaw as you need before completing a simple assessment prior to taking passengers out for rides.

Time required

We have events all around Perth riding seven days a week, so you can choose a day/time & location to suit you. Ideally one or two shifts a month = approx. 6- 8hrs/month.

Reimbursement

If you do not have a Police Clearance less than three years old, CWA provide you with a link (after your training is complete) to get a new police clearance at our expense.

Requirements

Covid-19 vaccination
National Police Certificate

All volunteers are required to have a current double Covid vaccination,Flu vaccination (seasonal), and a Police Clearance prior to interacting with passengers.

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